Ffos Las Racecourse - Tuesday 7th May

WELCOME

Good afternoon and welcome to another great days racing at Ffos Las Racecourse

Firstly the team at Ffos Las wanted to say how proud we are of Sean Bowens magnificent performance of finishing runner up in the 2023 /24 Jump Jockeys championship, riding an amazing 157 winners despite being off with injury for over seven weeks early in the new year

Sean leads the way backed up by some brilliant performances from other Welsh Jockeys this season , with Ben Jones (55 winners) James Bowen (52 Winners) , Jack Tudor (47 winners) Connor Brace (29 winners) ,Lorcan Williams (28 winners) and Richard Patrick (26 winners) and all gaining notable victories, it’s a fact that the future really does look bright for Welsh horse racing.

But it’s now onwards and upwards, with the start of the new jumps season last weekend it was business as usual for Sean, riding a winner for Olly Murphy at Uttoxeter. It was a fourth victory for Resplendent Grey, a consistent sort who has only been out of the first four once in ten starts All of his wins were with Bowen in the plate He didn’t run last summer, so this might be his final outing for a while unless soft going continues to prevail

As of Sunday evening that success made him joint leader in the 2024/25 jump jockeys’ championship with 21 others, which puts them all one ahead of Harry Cobden Today Sean had a full book of rides to look forward to here at Ffos Las, plus several Welsh jockeys and trainers are also in action with competitive fields in what will be

Looking forward, Ffos Las has another two jumps meetings left first on Wednesday 15th May and then Thursday 30th May. As usual, there are some special dates for you to keep in the summer diary, notably our 15th Birthday Race Day on Sunday 23 June. Yes it has been that long since Ffos Las had its first meeting, and we are going to celebrate in style with Wales and Lions Rugby Legend Mike Phillips in attendance, plus Cor Curiad Ladies choir, The Brothers Of Blues and the amazing ABBA tribute act ABBAMANIA – It really is going to be a celebration.

We also have an “Elvis Live” race night on the evening of Wednesday 10th July (with Two Elvis’s performing live on stage before and after racing) there will be prizes for best Elvis fancy dress so get your Blue Suede Shoes on and book your tickets. Of course not lets not forget Ladies Day on Friday 23 August with Boyzlife and Who’s Molly confirmed as the two acts performing live on the day.

It’s really going to be a summer to remember at Ffos Las Racecourse, and look forward to seeing you all with us.

Remember, you really cant beat a great day at the races!

Kevin Hire General Manager

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TUESDAY 07 MAY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

TONY MCGLONE (Chief Steward)

BEN FORD, TOMAS O’BRIEN, GWEN THOMAS

STARTERS

WILLIAM JORDAN

KIERAN O’SHEA

JUDGE

DI CLARK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

JEREMY LIND

VETERINARY OFFICER

MATTHEW TONG

VETERINARY SURGEONS

GRAHAM FOWKE

JACK MORETTI

SEAN MCCAIN

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr ROMILLY REES (SMO)

Dr NUALA DUNNE

Dr OWEN HASWELL

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JULIE LINGHAM

ISOBEL FRANCIS

ELIZABETH BUDDEN

COMMENTATOR

MARTIN HARRIS

BETTING RING MANAGER DOMINIQUE HAMBLIN

RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 23

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

SOUTH WEST

PHIL BELL

GENERAL MANAGER/ SAFEGUARDING LEAD

KEVIN HIRE

CLERK OF THE COURSE

TRACEY O’MEARA

No of days since last ran

horse’s name

form guide

previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows all weather form

C=course winner

horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic age weight st-lbs

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)

S Such & CG Paleta

9 11-10

Mr Z. Baker (5)

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

TFRHHHHI BHA160

FIRST RACE 2.25

TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 5F 192YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE BEST ODDS GUARENTEED AT YEEEHAAA.BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs PATRIOTIK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs OLD TIME CHASER LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 154 miles.

There should be more to come from PATRIOTIK now tackling a longer trip so he gets the vote ahead of Nicky Henderson’s Old Time Chaser, who showed promise on his hurdle debut at a time when his stable was under a bit of a cloud. Idefix de Ciergues can place yet again.

1 CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN (IRE) (27) 36/3631- 7 11-10

B g Sea Moon - Carrigmoorna Fame (IRE)

Richie McLernon

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate Carrigmoorn Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Mr Michael Veale Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who struck at fourth time of asking over hurdles in 20.5f Market Rasen maiden last month Should be competitive under the penalty. TFRHHHII BHA116

2 MAGICAL ESCAPE

(IRE) (36) 5/02041- 6 11-10

B g Getaway (GER) - Chestnut (IRE) Ciaran Gethings

Surprise Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Robert Allen Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back from a couple of lesser runs when opening his hurdle account at Chepstow (3m, soft) on Easter Monday, seeing off the reopposing Idefix De Ciergues by 9 1/2 lengths. Has to give 7lb to that one this time TFRHHHII BHA119

3 PATRIOTIK (FR) (15) F12132- C 5 11-10

Gr g Bathyrhon (GER) - Shoeless (FR) Isabel Williams (3)

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in March and similar form when placed over 2m here last month. The step up in trip promises to see him in a better light Much respected despite the penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA122

4

DIAMOND MONARCH

(IRE) (132) P/0-

7 11-3

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Otorum (IRE) Alan Johns Diamond Racing & Paul Lightfoot Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mrs Noeleen and Tom O’Toole NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW Little shown in Chepstow hurdles 11 months apart for Sam Thomas TFRHIIII BHA-

5 GLOBAL FOCUS (IRE) (800) 1//-

7 11-3

B g Milan - Dylans Star (IRE) Ben Jones

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Global Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mrs Adrienne & P. J. Lalor

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 buy after winning an Irish point in February 2022) It’s taken a long time to get him to the track but he’s still one to note in the betting TFRHHHII BHA-

6 GOUAZEC (FR) (16) P111/56- 8 11-3

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Tersina (FR)

Jay Tidball (5) Mr C. Griffiths David Rees, Haverfordwest

Br Mr Olivier Quiniou

TIMEFORM VIEW More one for handicaps after this judged on his 2 runs to date

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (36) 336222- 6 11-3

B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR) Sean Bowen Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer

Br Mr Jean-Louis Devillard

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles, placing again when 9 1/2 lengths second of 6 to Magical Escape in 3m Chepstow maiden (soft) 36 days ago. Likely to figure but probably vulnerable to an improver. TFRHHHHI BHA111

1-2-3:

8

MILAN AC (IRE)

(74) 52/2-

B g Milan - Patchy Lass (IRE)

Got there in the end Partnership

Br Mrs R Molony

6 11-3

Lorcan Murtagh

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field but he achieved little when beaten 25 lengths in a match race on his Exeter hurdle debut Idefix de Ciergues the yard first string unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-

9

MYTHE BRIDGE (GB)

(49) 605/44-

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lago d’Oro

Mrs S. M. Newell

6 11-3

David Noonan

Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mrs S. M. Newell Humphrey Butler Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Promise to draw from both hurdles starts but looks more one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA101

10 OLD TIME CHASER (IRE)

(44) 3/4- 6 11-3

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Simply Erin (IRE)

McNeill Family & Stone Family

Nico de Boinville

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Edward McMahon Ultima Business Solutions TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start in Irish points in 2022 and he made a promising return when fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Ascot (19f, good) in March. Can be expected to improve for top stable One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA-

11

POLITICIANSPROMISE (IRE)

B g Mahler - Holiday Time (IRE)

Mr R. J. Francome

(44) 3/1P555- 8 11-3

Connor Brace

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br James Browne Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in a maiden hurdle in Ireland in 2021 Did win a point last spring but well beaten in that sphere recently Has joined a capable stable but can still only watch this time TFRHIIII BHA-

12 SOLDIER OF DESTINY (IRE)

(46) 202/4PF- C 8 11-3

B g Presenting - Sagarich (FR) Will Featherstone (10)

Buckett Flach Moran Rees

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr E. Mulryan Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser but only fair form over hurdles, including fourth when a short-priced favourite for a Catterick novice in December Switches back to the smaller obstacles after a fall over fences last time TFRHHHII BHA117

13

TOP KAP (IRE) (17) 6/66- 6 11-3

Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Rose Indienne (FR)

Tom Bellamy

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Top Kap Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form only start in bumpers for Tom Lacey and more one for handicaps based on his 2 hurdle runs for Alan King TFRHHIII BHA-

14 ULTRA BEAT (IRE) (83) 33/P5P- 6 11-3

B g Milan - Downsouth (IRE)

Sean Houlihan

Hot Air Dreamers Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Third in an Irish point and a bumper but hard to be too encouraged by his 3 attempts over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA93

15 COUNTESS VICKY (GB) (41) PF0-

7 10-10

B m Arvico (FR) - Countess Susy Conor Ring

Mr P. Dando Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely

Br Phillip C. Dando

TIMEFORM VIEW No form in 3 hurdles this year

16 SULLIVAN BAY (IRE) (18) P0-

B g Australia - Chatting (IRE)

Affiliate Racing Sullivan Bay Syndicate

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-9

Brendan Powell

Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br Chatting Partnership Frank Inns

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in a juvenile hurdle at the end of 2023. Did win on AW Flat for Gary Brown in January but well held since joining this yard, including back hurdling last month.TFRHIIII BHA2023: MANORBANK (IRE) 8 11 10 Tom Bellamy 5-2 (Emma Lavelle) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 12, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7, 16.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Patriotik (FR), 5-1 Magical Escape (IRE), 11-2 Idefix de Ciergues (FR), 6-1 Old Time Chaser (IRE), 8-1 Carrigmoorna Rowan (IRE), 10-1 Global Focus (IRE), 14-1 Soldier of Destiny (IRE), 40-1 Milan Ac (IRE), 66-1 Mythe Bridge (GB), Ultra Beat (IRE), 100-1 Top Kap (IRE), 300-1 Diamond Monarch (IRE), Gouazec (FR), Politicianspromise (IRE), Countess Vicky (GB), Sullivan Bay (IRE)

SECOND RACE 2.55

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE LIVE STREAMING AT YEEEHAAA.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

Total prize fund £6150

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs EVERYONESACRITIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (7 wins from 14 runners, 50%) runs CROSSBEAU LONGEST TRAVELLER: JASMIN DE GRUGY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles.

The one who stands out is the unexposed JASMIN DE GRUGY, who was narrowly outpointed by a rapid improver on his handicap bow at Wincanton where he pulled miles clear of the rest An 8lb rise is easy to swallow both on account of the strength of that Wincanton form (the winner has gone in twice again since) and the potential he possesses. Shillanavogy opened his account on his first run following a wind op at Hereford and he rates the main danger ahead of Senor Diaz and Richardson.

colours no horse age st lb

1 TWYFORD’S DIAMOND (GB) (35) 505352- 5 12-0

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Overthrow Ben Jones

Strutting Cockerels 2 Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Richard Johnson Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed little in a brace of bumpers but better signs over hurdles, finding just one too good in a mares ’ novice at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) last time On what appeals as a fair mark for this handicap debut but improvement is certainly needed. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 HEROSS DU SEUIL (FR) (58) 54P504- D 7 11-8

B g Rail Link - Tulipe du Seuil (FR)

Kevin Boothby and John Lynk

Br Mme Catherine Boudot

Tom Bellamy

Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful at Uttoxeter in September but his efforts since the turn of the year have not been overly encouraging. Cheekpieces refitted. TFRHIIII BHA94

3 SHILLANAVOGY (IRE) (28) 6/50601- D 6 11-6

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Azamour (IRE)

Both Ways Partnership

Sean Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Edmond & Mark Coleman 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to measure up to market expectations on handicap debut at Wetherby in January but got it together following a break/wind op when scoring in good style at Hereford (19.7f, soft) last month 8lb rise tolerable and he probably has more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA92

4 SENOR DIAZ (IRE) (37) 3U0264-

B g Red Jazz (USA) - Blase Chevalier (IRE)

5 11-4

Sean Houlihan

Andrew Cocks And Tara Johnson Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Andrew Cocks & Tara Johnson We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEWStuck to his task when runner-up at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in January and, though well beaten next time, he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 10 upped to this trip on handicap debut at Plumpton. Now 5lb lower and he’s a live each-way candidate TFRHHHII BHA90

5 CROSSBEAU (IRE) (47) 063U54- 5 11-2

B g Dunaden (FR) - Jolie Chanson (FR)

The Pant Wilkin Partnership

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Hunting Hill Stud Dragonbet, Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved since sent handicapping and had race in the bag when unseating rider late at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) in January. Hasn’t managed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, though, and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA88

6 EVERYONESACRITIC (IRE) (15) 540144- D 5 11-0

B g Hillstar - Loughbricklandrose (IRE)

Adam Wedge

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mayne Kidd Prysg Cyf

TIMEFORM VIEWLeft the form of his 3 qualifying runs well behind when making a successful handicap debut with cheekpieces added at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) in February. However, he has failed to reproduce that form in 2 subsequent starts and others make more appeal for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA86

7 GO ON YA GOODTHING (IRE) (168) 40024P- 5 10-10

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Hadya (IRE)

Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Skehanagh Bloodstock & Rachel Weld

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft) when last seen in November Had shown ability prior to that but not enough to suggest that he’ll be good enough to take this TFRHIIII BHA82

1-2-3:

8

JASMIN DE GRUGY (FR) (41) U4/0002-

B g Masked Marvel - Rose de Grugy (FR)

Mr John P. McManus

5 10-9

Richie McLernon

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWNo showinmaiden/novicecompanybuttookabigstepforwardwhenpullingwellclear oftherestwiththefast-improvingwinnerPlaisirDesFlos (successful twice again since) at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) last time Remains on a potentially very handy mark despite going up 8lb TFRHHHHH BHA81

9 BEAU HAZE (GB) (13) 24/5/P60- CD

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bella Haze

11 10-6

Conor Ring

Mr P. Dando Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely

Br Phillip C. and Mrs Kathryn M. Dando

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner here in 2021 but this veteran hasn’t cut much ice in 3 starts since returning from a lengthy absence TFRHIIII BHA78

10

MACKIE

DEE (IRE) (13) 133/3PP- D

B g Westerner - Whatdoyouthinkmac (IRE)

Mr R. J. Armson

Br Mrs Kathleen McKeever

12 10-4

Chris Ward (3)

Richard Armson, Melbourne

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinneratUttoxeterinJune2022and,aftera16-monthabsenceshapedasthoughretaininghisabilitywhenthirdinhandicapchaseatMarket Rasen (21.4f) in November However, pulled up both starts since, including in this sphere on penultimate run, and now tried in a visor. TFRHHIII BHA76

11 RICHARDSON (GB) (47) 52/3343-

Ch g Kirkwall - Makeover

D

9 10-4

Ciaran Gethings

Mrs Belinda Clarke Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

Br G. D. Kendrick

TIMEFORMVIEWSole success to date was gained back in 2020 but he has finished in the money on several occasions since, including when third of 7 at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) back from a break in March. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA76

2023: WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) 6 11 1 Adam Wedge 2-1 (Evan Williams) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Jasmin de Grugy (FR), 11-2 Shillanavogy (IRE), 7-1 Twyford’s Diamond (GB), 11-1 Richardson (GB), 12-1 Senor Diaz (IRE), 14-1 Everyonesacritic (IRE), 20-1 Crossbeau (IRE), 22-1 Mackie Dee (IRE), 33-1 Heross du Seuil (FR), 40-1 Go On Ya Goodthing (IRE), Beau Haze (GB)

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

Owners and Trainers is located in the Bridles Restaurant for today.

Complimentary tea, coffee and luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting facility

TV’s are in the bar to watch the action and we also reserve a viewing area within the main grandstand for Owners and Trainers

The Syndicate Lounge is located by the parade ring, for those that have pre-registered badges Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the day with a pay bar.

If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.ffoslasracecourse.com

THIRD RACE 3.25

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE LIVE STREAMING AT YEEEHAAA.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £6150

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs IONITY & WALKINTHEWOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (7 wins from 14 runners, 50%) runs PARLIAMENT LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAMINO ROCIO trained by H Knight, Wantage, 151 miles & TOTOWOLFE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 151 miles.

ROCKY HILL’s jumping let him down at Hereford last time but he is worth another chance on the strength of his improved handicap debut second at the same course in March. Ionity is next on the list ahead of handicap debutant Parliament.

1 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (15) 522240- CD 7 12-0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission Isabel Williams (3) Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Liam Norris Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful over C&D 12 months ago and runner-up on several occasions since, both in this sphere and over fences He is proving expensive to follow, though, and needs to bounce back following a lifeless run back hurdling here 15 days ago. Yard also saddles Ionity. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 TOTOWOLFE (GB) (44) P1/5600-

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Sophierose (IRE)

7 11-7

David Noonan

Thorne Farm Racing Ltd Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Mr P Fisher, Mr W Fisher & Mr C. Austin Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning Irish pointer finished no better than mid-division in maiden/novice hurdles and failed to improve for the step up in trip when eighth of 13 on handicap debut at Ascot (23.5f, good) in March. Cheekpieces added. TFRHHIII BHA93

3 SECRET SAUCE (IRE) (16) U625F0-

4 11-4

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Pure Greed (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh

Secret Sauce Syndicate Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Michael Begley Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer on the Flat in Ireland and best effort over hurdles when runner-up in a Hereford novice in January. However, hasn’t managed to build on that since and was nearer last than first on recent handicap debut at Stratford. TFRHHIII BHA98

4 CAMINO ROCIO (IRE)

(16) 5600-

6 11-2

B g Milan - Miss Overdrive Brendan Powell

Affiliate Racing Camino Rocio Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br Michael Tobin Frank Inns

TIMEFORM VIEWMilan gelding who offered something to work on when fifth on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe last spring Well held in pair of starts on these shores for Gary Brown thereafter and was again down the field on handicap debut for new yard at Stratford. Now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHIIII BHA88

5 ROCKY HILL (GB) (28) 1/600/2F-

7 11-1

Gr g Kingston Hill - Blue Nymph Conor Ring

Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Distillery Stud Plumbing World

TIMEFORMVIEWSprunga33/1surpriseonKelsobumperdebutforEwanWhillansinApril2022 LeftqualifyingrunswellbehindwhensecondonhandicapbowatHereford (19.7f, soft) in March and while his jumping went to pot over the same C&D next time, he will be a big player granted a clean round here. TFRHHHHH BHA87

6 IONITY (FR) (28) 0502- 5 10-13

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Quelle Famille (FR) Adam Wedge

IWEC Electrical Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr Olivier Tricot

TIMEFORM VIEW Switch to handicap company brought about immediate improvement at Hereford (19.7f, soft) where he chased home Shillanavogy last month. 2lb nudge fair enough and he’s in with an each-way shout. TFRHHHII BHA85

7 BUCK OF MAINE (FR) (18) 34P45P- 5 10-10

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ecossette (FR) Sean Bowen

Mrs N. Unsworth & Assocs

Br Mr Thierry Desgranges

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW From a good French family and reached the frame in both bumpers last year However, little to shout about over hurdles so far and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA82

8

PARLIAMENT (GB) (137) 000-

B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Starlet’s Sister (IRE)

Ruffles Winter Racing Club

6 10-8

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Ecurie Des Monceaux Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner on the Flat in France in 2022 and while he hasn’t troubled the judge in 3 starts over hurdles to date, this 6-y-o is one to monitor in the betting now pitched into a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA80

9 KARAKORAM (GB) (16) 605600-

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Portrait

Grace Harris Racing

Br Mr S. P. Hussain

9 10-6

Ben Jones

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Pretty much downhill all the way since he last got his head in front at Taunton in March 2023 and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA78

10 TRIPLE NICKLE

(IRE) (6) 63/03P2-

B m So You Think (NZ) - Secret Shine (IRE)

Mr Alex James & Mr B. J. Llewellyn

Br George Kent

8 10-4

Sean Houlihan

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORM VIEW Just one win from 15 starts over hurdles and she looks vulnerable once more on the back of a below-par recent effort on the Flat TFRHHHII BHA76

2023:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10.

Stewards Note:

WALKINTHEWOODS: Following its run on 22/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Rocky Hill (GB), 10-3 Ionity (FR), 13-2 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 12-1 Triple Nickle (IRE), 14-1 Parliament (GB), 16-1 Totowolfe (GB), 20-1 Secret Sauce (IRE), 25-1 Karakoram (GB), 33-1 Camino Rocio (IRE), 40-1 Buck of Maine (FR)

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite.C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner. d - Disqualified.

FOURTH RACE 4.00

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES THE YEEEHAAA.BET MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs HONEY I’M GOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs HAMARTIA

WEIGHTWATCHER: LOVE ACTUALLY won off a handicap mark of 106, her rating is now down 6lb to 100. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOVE ACTUALLY trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 177 miles.

LOVE ACTUALLY was surrounded by subsequent winners at Taunton in February so makes plenty of appeal down in class Santa Clarita’s 2 best efforts last season came here so is next best ahead of recent Taunton winner Jessie Lightfoot.

1 LOVE ACTUALLY (IRE) (91) 1P4/4P4- D 8 12-0

Br m Shirocco (GER) - Elsie (IRE)

Tom Bellamy

Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Mr W. C. Moore

TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles/chase winner who added to her tally at Kempton (3m) 15 months ago. Lightly raced since and not disgraced in a couple of class 3s last season Big shout down in class. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 HAMARTIA (IRE) (53) 3F5P34-

B m Ocovango - Stein Castle (IRE)

7 12-0

Brendan Powell

Mr Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br R. McCarthy Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed twice in maiden hurdles in Ireland for Colm Murphy and respectable start over fences for current yard Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA100

3 ASK LILEEN (IRE) (40) 431//444- D

7 11-13

Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Trendy Native Richie McLernon

Potwell Racing Syndicate I

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mrs Mary O’Connor Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who’s yet to build on hurdle debut fourth, running below-par on handicap bow last time Should make a chaser at least. TFRHHHII BHA99

4 COTTON END (IRE) (208) P/34435- 10 11-10

Gr m Scorpion (IRE) - Scartara (FR)

Sean Houlihan

Mr Graham Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Mr Daniel Furini Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting up but ran creditably by recent standards when third at Worcester. Stiff task there since but has an absence to overcome and stamina is unproven over this far. TFRHHHII BHA96

5 HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (51) 3P0P6P- D 8 11-10

B m Califet (FR) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE)

Isabel Williams (3)

Tony Cromwell & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs Margaret Platt

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched 3 chase wins last spring/summer but form has nosedived since.

TFRHHIII BHA96

6 JESSIE LIGHTFOOT (IRE) (13) B3/3431- D 10 11-9

B m Yeats (IRE) - Needle Doll (IRE) David Noonan

Catch Twenty Two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br Sean Keane

TIMEFORM VIEW As good as ever when scoring at Taunton 2 weeks ago, her first run back with her former stable Not an obvious type to follow up, however. TFRHHHII BHA95

7 SANTA CLARITA (FR) (37) 433202- 6 11-0

Gr m Walzertakt (GER) - New Delice (FR)

DahlBury Racing

James Davies

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br M. Eric Aubree & M. Claude Aubree Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score for this yard but 2 decent runner-up efforts over this C&D in recent months so she’s respected back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA86

CLARITA (FR)

LIGHTFOOT (IRE)

8

(IRE) (14) 2/0P030- D 7 10-13

Br m Shirocco (GER) - Black Magic Baby (IRE)

Ms S. Howell and Partner 1

Sean Bowen

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Martin Murphy NAF

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning Irish pointer. Very lightly raced under Rules and shaped with plenty of encouragement tried tongue tied for her debut over fences after 4 months off here (19.4f) in March. Failed to build on that next time though ground might have been too quick. TFRHHHII BHA85

2023: STANLEY STANLEY 6 11 5 Shane Quinlan 9-1 (Venetia Williams) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Love Actually (IRE), 4-1 Jessie Lightfoot (IRE), Santa Clarita (FR), 6-1 Cotton End (IRE), 10-1 Hamartia (IRE), 12-1 Ask Lileen (IRE), 16-1 Shiroccosmagicbaby (IRE), 28-1 Honey I’m Good (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIME

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ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

(CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£6150

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs BLACKACRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs CA PLANE POUR MOI LONGEST TRAVELLER: NATIVE MOON trained by V Dartnall, Barnstaple, 178 miles.

BLACKACRE offered a bit more when second at Fontwell 7 weeks ago and could be worth chancing ahead of Bridget Mary and Native Moon.

colours no horse age st lb

1 FACE D’MUSIC (IRE) (13) 322U30-

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Presenting Brook (IRE)

5 12-0

Tom Bellamy

Opd Group Limited Katy Price, Llanigon

Br Jimmy Lawler Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW£100,000 purchase having been placed only start in Irish points and did well when second in a pair of 2m4f Hereford novice hurdles in November Stamina doubts, though TFRHHHII BHA105

2 CA PLANE POUR MOI (IRE) (37) 0030PP- 6 11-12

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Mount of Olives (IRE)

Richie McLernon Murphys Law (Ireland) Syndicate

Br Gay Wallace

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been shaping up quite well for Colm Murphy, but has run no sort of race in handicaps twice for new yard Back from a break now. TFRHHIII BHA103

3 NATIVE MOON (IRE) (23) 6043- 6 11-8

Ch g Sea Moon - Toye Native (IRE)

Alan Johns

The Gosden Mob Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple

Br Mr Ian Lindsay Hartnoll Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in novice/maiden the last twice and likely improver now handicapping up in trip, although his mark demands it. TFRHHHII BHA99

4 CAN’T SAY (GB) (18) 0/P//5530-

Gr g Phenomena - Lizzy’s Lass

9 11-6

James Davies

Mrs J Stuart Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Mrs Joanne Stuart Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in a point and little impact over hurdles so far, never involved on recent handicap debut at Exeter (18.5f). Upped markedly in trip

5 OPTIMISTIC JOE (IRE) (36) 3/0P54-

B g Malinas (GER) - Be Optimistic (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA97

6 11-5

Sean Houlihan

Damree Developments Ltd Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Joe Fogarty

Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 purchase after finishing third in a point last March and stepped up on low-key efforts in maiden company when fourth on his handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft). Could build on that up in trip TFRHHHII BHA96

6 NORDIC STORM (GB) (26) 0406-

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Lady Beaufort

5 11-2

Brendan Powell

Middleham Park Racing LXV Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br James and Jean Potter Ltd

Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWBits of promise over hurdles but ran no sort of race switched to handicap company after 10 weeks off at Taunton (well backed), the step up to this trip not a factor Bit to prove TFRHHHII BHA93

7 INEBRANLABLE (FR) (24) 0/04000- 6 10-12

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Vega de Beaumont (FR) Ben Jones

Mr Adrian Paterson

Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Mrs K. Perreau & Mr L. Colson et al Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in fourth in 2m maiden hurdle here in December. Beaten in handicaps the last twice. Steps up markedly in trip TFRHHIII BHA89

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

8

BLACKACRE (GB) (50) 5003P2-

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE)

R J Gambarini Racing

5 10-4

Isabel Williams (3)

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Tom Weston Office Visions (Wales) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdler with a mixed record in this sphere to date but he did fare better than previously when second in 5-runner Fontwell handicap (25.8f) under today’s rider 7 weeks ago, making his effort from further back than ideal That gives him something to build on here TFRHHHHH BHA81

9 BRIDGET MARY (IRE) (13) 1/54654- D 6 10-3

B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Leanne (IRE)

BM Partners

Br Imelda Harney

TIMEFORMVIEW

Sean Bowen

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

£75,000 buy after winning a point. Better effort second run in handicaps when not beaten far at Ludlow (21.3f) a fortnight ago with more positive tactics back in use after 9 weeks off. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA80

10 HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE) (332) 030/1C1- D 8 10-2

B g El Salvador (IRE) - Spirit of Youth (IRE)

Mr J. Rees

Connor Brace

Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Br Philip Rothwell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed little in four hurdling starts in September/October 2022 but has won 3 of last 4 starts in points (latest Jun 2023). Worth a look on handicap debut for new trainer TFRHHHII BHA78

11

DAMASK (FR) (41) 664330-

B m Walzertakt (GER) - Lyric Melody (FR)

DahlBury Racing

5 10-2

David Noonan

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten at Hereford 6 weeks ago. Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA73

2023: BACK YOURSELF (IRE) 6 11 1 Alan Johns 8-1 (Victor Dartnall) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11. Stewards Note:

INEBRANLABLE: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Blackacre (GB), 6-1 Optimistic Joe (IRE), Bridget Mary (IRE), 13-2 Native Moon (IRE), 9-1 Face d’Music (IRE), 14-1 Nordic Storm (GB), 18-1 Hold Your Fort (IRE), 22-1 Can’t Say (GB), 25-1 Damask (FR), 28-1 Ca Plane Pour Moi (IRE), 33-1 Inebranlable (FR)

RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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Total prize fund £8900

(CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs HENRY BOX BROWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs FULGURIX

WEIGHTWATCHER: FULGURIX won off a handicap mark of 111, his rating is now down 6lb to 105. LONGEST TRAVELLER: WESTERN GENERAL trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles.

LIMETREE BOY left the firm impression he’d have gone close under a more positive ride when fourth at Taunton 26 days ago, finishing with a flourish from 2 out He earns the vote to confirm the promise of that run, with Bullets Hill, who has been thriving over hurdles in recent weeks, another of firm interest Western General also rates a player provided he jumps better than he did on his latest outing

1.LIMETREE BOY (IRE) 2.BULLETS HILL (IRE) 3.WESTERN GENERAL (IRE)

1 WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) (26) 21/6P02- 6 12-2

Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE)

Brendan Powell

Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Ben McCabe Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles winner who has the background of a better chaser and fared much better than previously in this sphere (in a tongue tie) when second of 11 in handicap at Taunton (2m) 26 days ago, his jumping arguably costing him. Respected for all he needs to keep the errors at bay. TFRHHHHI BHA112

2 FIRE

DANCER

(FR) (26) PF/6520- 8 12-1

B g Martaline - Steel Dancer (FR)

Miss Lucy Turner (5)

Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Ecurie Maulepaire et al Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start for this yard on the back of a lengthy absence at Ludlow in January 2023 but has looked one with problems since, again running well below form at Taunton (2m) 26 days ago. Mark is easing TFRHHHII BHA111

3 TEXARD (FR) (3) F/4631-3 D BF

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR)

Mr R. J. Armson

Br J. Missoffe & B.De La Motte Saint-Pierre

NON-RUNNER

9 12-0

Richard Armson, Melbourne

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA110

4

BULLETS

HILL (IRE) (15) 46P311- CD

Gr g Kingston Hill - Wednesday Girl (IRE)

6 11-13

Sean Bowen FOREVER GOLD SYNDICATE

Br Terence Leonard

Ella Pickard, Taunton

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who has took his form up a level in handicap hurdles of late, decisively coring at Exeter/Ffos Las at up to 18.5f. Of interest now attentions switch to larger obstacles in hat-trick bid TFRHHHHI BHA109

5 FULGURIX (FR) (15) 431/PF0- D

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Union de Sevres (FR)

Peyton Equestrian Ltd

9 11-9

Tom Bellamy

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Benoit Constantin Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSigned off last season with a game success under testing conditions at Chepstow However, he needs to get back on track having run well below his best in trio of starts so far this year Blinkers need to have positive effect now TFRHHHII BHA105

6 SHAREEF STAR (GB) (37) 31123/P- D

9 11-9

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Gotlandia (FR) Nico de Boinville

Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans

Br Haras du Logis St Germain

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form in handicap chases in July 2022, winning twice and easy to back, almost certainly needed the run on back of 19 months off when pulled up over hurdles at Ffos Las (15.8f) in March. This should reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA105

7 LIMETREE BOY (IRE) (26) 35/5034- D

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who left the firm impression he’d have gone close to breaking his duck in this sphere under a more positive ride when fourth at Taunton (2m, soft) 26 days ago, finishing with a flourish from 2 out. Worth bearing in mind on the back of that TFRHHHHH BHA103 ) 3) F

8 11-7

B g Shirocco (GER) - Bells Glory (IRE) Richie McLernon

Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br John & Michelle Roche Wasdell Group

1-2-3:

8

BOSTON JOE (IRE) (15) 125345- CD

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Supreme Millie (IRE)

Miss Rebecca Curtis

Br T. Horgan

8 10-10

Ben Jones

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

TIMEFORM VIEWBack from lengthy absence when scoring over fences at Wincanton in October. Below form thereafter but a recent spin over hurdles here ought to have put him spot on ahead of this return to chasing but he does need to keep the errors at bay. TFRHHHII BHA92

9 HENRY

BOX BROWN (IRE) (187) 006/000- D 7 10-9

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lough Coyne (IRE)

Old Gold Racing 7

Conor Ring

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Miss E. Hamilton Old Gold Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his account over hurdles in December 2022 but hasn’t replicated that level of form since, including when well held on C&D chase debut 12 months ago Absent since finishing down the field over hurdles at Stratford in November and percentage call to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA91

10

HOOKY

STREET (IRE) (18) P5/0/P53- 8 10-5

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Academy Miss (IRE)

The Goodies & Tricksters & Mr D Gillett

Br Tom Radley

Lorcan Murtagh

Harriet Dickin, Midford

Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran to a similar level as on chase debut when third in first-time blinkers at Exeter (17.5f) 18 days ago. Each-way claims with a repeat TFRHHHII BHA87

11 MAN OF LIGHT (FR)

(18) 303//6F6- 7 10-4

Ch g Manduro (GER) - Pilgrim of Grace (FR)

My Racing Manager Friends

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie de Montfort & K. Morice

Sean Houlihan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

My Racing Manager

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at 17f over hurdles but suffered a heavy fall on chase debut at Taunton in March and no real encouragement to glean from his latest run when sixth of 11 in handicap at Exeter 917.5f) 18 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA86

12 TRIBESMANS GLORY (IRE)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Benecash (IRE)

Mr N. Tucker

(26) P36026- 10 10-2

James Davies

Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Gregory Rossiter Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEWFair winning chaser here for Tom George in 2020 and ran one of his better races in recent seasons back over fences when finishing a well-beaten second at Bangor (17.4f, heavy) in March. However, couldn’t land a blow when sixth at Taunton (2m) since Work to do from out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA81

2023: YOU SAY NOTHING (IRE) 8 11 12 Jack Tudor 11-2 (Christian Williams) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 6, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: WESTERN GENERAL: Following its run on 11/4/2024 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at the last fence.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Bullets Hill (IRE), 9-2 Western General (IRE), 13-2 Limetree Boy (IRE), 11-1 Boston Joe (IRE), 12-1 Fire Dancer (FR), 14-1 Fulgurix (FR), Shareef Star (GB), Hooky Street (IRE), 18-1 Henry Box Brown (IRE), Man of Light (FR), 22-1 Tribesmans Glory (IRE)

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RACE 5.35 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND

Total prize fund

£6150

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E Williams (42 wins from 369 runners, 11%) runs COUP DE GOLD & SEREN Y TEIGR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (7 wins from 14 runners, 50%) runs STATE OF HONOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: SMART CASUAL trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 154 miles.

SMART CASUAL is still relatively unexposed and, having travelled strongly over further when second at this track last time, he boasts excellent claims of going one better Coup de Gold is a threat on debut for Evan Williams and Thurley can’t be ruled out.

1 SUPPOSEDTOBE (IRE) (37) 061P5P- D

Gr g Epaulette (AUS) - Thunder In Myheart (IRE)

Mr H. Jones & Mrs E. Evans

Br Highfield Stud Ltd

6 12-0

Sean Bowen

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won selling hurdle and Uttoxeter handicap last summer but has struggled in handicaps since TFRHHIII BHA100

2 BRANDT (IRE) (33) 62/0045- 6 11-12

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Bean Ki Moon (IRE)

David Noonan

Catch Twenty Two Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br Tim Hegarty Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit in a couple of bumpers for Gordon Elliott and produced best effort to date for current stable when fourth in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, heavy) in November Disappointing handicap debut at Southwell 33 days ago but may strip fitter for it and he’s tongue tied now TFRHHHII BHA98

3 THURLEY (IRE) (18) 0/40U46-

B g Mount Nelson - Coca’s Well (IRE)

5 11-9

Ben Jones

The Englands and Heywoods Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mr Ronan Ely Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form to date over hurdles but he’s bred to do better and shaped as if he’d come on for the run on handicap debut at Exeter last time Not dismissed TFRHHHII BHA95

4 COCARDIER (FR) (69) 00/353- 7 11-7

B g My Risk (FR) - Tamaline (FR)

Ciaran Gethings

Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe

Br Sylvie Le Gall & Jean-Michel Olivart

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers but signs of encouragement over hurdles so far and could up his game now handicapping after a break. TFRHHHII BHA93

5 GOOD IMPRESSION (GB) (31) 413126- CD 9 11-5

B g Showcasing - Daintily Done

B. M. G. Group

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Robert Williams (3)

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORM VIEWBoasts a pretty good strike rate over hurdles, regaining winning thread at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in September and similar form when runner-up at that venue later that month. Likely needed the run at Uttoxeter last time and should be back on track. TFRHHHII BHA91

6 STATE OF HONOR (IRE) (177) 0000F/4- 7 11-2

B m Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER)

Alan Johns

Lycett Racing Ltd Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Ms Amanda Torrens

TIMEFORM VIEWHad the race was in the bag when she crashed out at the final flight on her handicap debut at Hereford in February 2023 but shaped as if badly in need of the run here 9 months later and has been off a further 177 days since TFRHHIII BHA88

7 COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (62) 226144- 8 10-12

Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA) Miss Eleanor Williams (7)

Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped losing run at Sedgefield (16.8f) in January and creditable efforts both subsequent outings Has left David Thompson prior to this (off 2 months) and is worthy of a market check. TFRHHHII BHA84

8

COME ON NIA (GB) (68) 06660- 5 10-12

B m Telescope (IRE) - Call Me A Star

James Martin (5)

Mr A. V. John Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

Br D. and Mrs Holmes Andy Martin Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope mare who offered some promise in maidens/novices but struggled on handicap debut at Taunton a couple of months ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA84

9

THATZA DAZZLER

(GB) (21) P6U1P2- D 6 10-12

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Sainte Fortuna (FR)

Connor Brace

Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend

Br Mr David Brace OBE Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEWOffered little before causing a surprise to open account over fences at Ludlow (2m, heavy) in February and back on track when runner-up at this course three weeks ago. Back over smaller obstacles on a fair mark. TFRHHHII BHA84

10

SMART CASUAL

(GB) (37) 6/P24B2- 6 10-11

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage

Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mrs Rachael Honeyball Geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEW6/4, creditable second of 6 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, heavy) 37 days ago, travelling well. Leaves the impression there’s a better effort in him and this looks the ideal opportunity for him to open his account. TFRHHHHH BHA83

11 SEREN Y TEIGR (IRE)

(36) 0P5- 5 10-10

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Belle of The Lodge (IRE) Conor Ring

Mr Gary Hopkins Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Michael Higgins Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in minor event/maidens on Flat and yet to offer any encouragement over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA82

12

HOWDY PARTNER (IRE)

(24) 36/U/0F0- 8 10-6

B g Califet (FR) - Areyououtofurmind (IRE)

James Davies

Mr John Berry (Gwent) Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Sean Murphy Radnor Hills

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who will need to improve on his recent form TFRHIIII BHA78

13 PRINCE RHINEGOLD (IRE)

B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock

(91) 01F/050- 6 10-6

Sean Houlihan

Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton

Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Far more miss than hit and was down the field at Taunton 3 months ago, so hard to make a solid case for. TFRHHIII BHA78

2023: DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) 5 11 12 Gavin Sheehan 13-2 (Jamie Snowden) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

PRINCE RHINEGOLD: Following its run on 6/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Smart Casual (GB), 6-1 Coup de Gold (IRE), 10-1 Thurley (IRE), Good Impression (GB), Thatza Dazzler (GB), 12-1 Brandt (IRE), 14-1 Cocardier (FR), 25-1 State of Honor (IRE), Prince Rhinegold (IRE), 33-1 Seren Y Teigr (IRE), 40-1 Supposedtobe (IRE), 50-1 Come On Nia (GB), 80-1 Howdy Partner (IRE)

FIRST AID

This is situated behind the Weighing Room and satellite First Aiders are positioned throughout the Racecourse

It is policy at this racecourse for screens to be erected in circumstances where we have any horse, or jockey in a condition whereby treatment is being administered and a degree of privacy is deemed appropriate The use of screens does not therefore automatically infer that a fatality has occurred

To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit www.ffoslasracecourse.com

All owners can enjoy 20 syndicate badges at all fixtures, on all ARC tracks*

All ARC Tracks operate dedicated and exclusive syndicate lounge facilities on racedays.

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.25 - THE BEST ODDS GUARENTEED AT YEEEHAAA.BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 27 entries at £38. - Closed May 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.55 - THE LIVE STREAMING AT YEEEHAAA.BET HANDICAP HURDLE

RACE

(CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 28 entries at £30. - Closed May 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.25 - THE LIVE STREAMING AT YEEEHAAA.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 28 entries at £30. - Closed May 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.00 - THE YEEEHAAA.BET MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £30. - Closed May 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.30 - THE DAILY PRICE BOOSTS AT YEEEHAAA.BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries at £30. - Closed May 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.05 - THE DOWNLOAD THE YEEEHAAA.BET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries, at £44. - Closed May 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.35 - THE FOLLOW US ON X @yeeehaaabet HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 29 entries at £30. - Closed May 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST 2024

K E Y J = Jumps Turf F = Flat Turf Bold text = Feature Day

Live Entertainment (A) = Afternoon Racing (E) Evening Racing

JANUARY

Wed 3Afternoon Racing J

FEBRUARY

Thu 1Afternoon Racing J

Fri 16 Afternoon Racing J

MARCH

Fri 1 (A) Proud to be J Welsh Day

Fri 15 Spring Afternoon J Racing

Sun 31 Family Fun Day J

APRIL

Tue 16 Afternoon Racing J

MAY

Tue 7Afternoon Racing J

Wed 15 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 30 Swansea Bay J Business Club Day

JUNE

Sun 23 (A) First Flat Meeting F Wed 26 Evening Racing F

JULY

Wed 10 Evening Racing F

Wed 17 Evening Racing F

Tues 30 Evening Racing F

AUGUST

Tue 6Racing with F Legends

Wed 14 Evening Racing F

Fri 23 (A) Ladies Day F Thu 29 Afternoon Racing F

Fri 30 Prostate Cymru F Raceday

SEPTEMBER

Thu 12 Afternoon Racing F Sun 29 (A) Flat Season Finale F

OCTOBER

Sun 13 (A) Welsh Champion J Hurdle

NOVEMBER

Sun 10 Countryside Day J Wed 20 Afternoon Racing J

DECEMBER Mon 2Afternoon Racing J Thu 19 (A) Christmas Party J Raceday

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